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True or False: Is LASIK Permanent?
However, there is some confusion on whether LASIK is permanent. Here are three facts you should know: Truth: LASIK is permanent. LASIK will permanently fix your original vision problem. The imperfections that your eye surgeon corrected will not come back and your improved eyesight will never return to the previous prescription before LASIK. However, there’s a very slight chance that your shortsightedness or farsightedness will progress over time. This doesn’t mean your eyes are returning to the way they were before your surgery. Truth: LASIK doesn’t prevent eyes from aging. As you get older, your eyes lose their ability to focus on nearby objects—it’s called presbyopia. With age, it becomes more difficult to read in dimly lit conditions, read the fine print on a label or do close-up tasks. Just because you’ve had LASIK doesn’t mean you’ve treated or prevented the symptoms of presbyopia,
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ne of the most frequently asked questions about LASIK is: How long does it last? Leading eye surgeon Eric D. Donnenfeld, M.D. and member of the American Refractive Surgery Council, has an answer. “LASIK is a surgical procedure that uses computer-guided lasers to permanently correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. The prescription you come in with is the prescription we correct,” he explained. “It’s a popular misconception that LASIK patients sometimes regress. In fact, what is more likely occurring is their nearsightedness or farsightedness actually progresses. Following LASIK, most people have 20/20 vision and no longer rely on glasses or contact lenses.”
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TheTime Health City Sun llc. 2012 Prime Publishing 2016 so at some point you will likely need reading glasses to see close up. An option is to have monovision LASIK, in which one eye is corrected for distance and one eye for reading. Truth: Some people may need a LASIK enhancement. A very small percenta ge of LASIK patients, less than 2 percent when modern technologies are used, don’t reach their vision goal initially with the vision correction procedure. When this occurs, a LASIK enhancement may be performed to achieve clear vision. Another reason you may need a LASIK enhancement is if your vision changes significantly over time. Over the course of a decade, the chance that you’ll need an enhancement is about 10 percent. Learn More If you have any other questions about LASIK, see your eye care professional and visit www.americanrefractivesurgerycouncil.org. -(NAPSI)
Give Seniors a Lift With Household Chores
any older adults want to remain in their homes as they continue to enjoy good health and independence. However, some activities of daily living, including household chores, become more challenging with age because of factors such as slower gait, impaired balance, reduced mobility, and reduced muscle strength. Some chores that challenge seniors include: * House cleaning. Cleaning takes longer for older adults who move more slowly, and it can be painful, even dangerous, for those with arthritis or other mobility problems to try to stand on ladders to reach dusty spots, or to get down on their hands or knees to reach under and around furniture. Some solutions include telescopic feather dusters that do the stretching and reaching. In addition, long-handled broom and dustpan sets make sweeping easier, and long-handled grabbers help pick up fallen items. * Grocery shopping. The once-simple task of going to the grocery store and getting the groceries home becomes more complicated with age, as older adults cope with reduced muscle strength, grip strength, and coordination. Some options to make this task easier include shopping backpacks designed to fit on wheelchairs or scooters, shopping bags with ergonomic
handles, and shopping bags with wheels that for those who have difficulty lifting and carrying bags. * Navigating around the house. Stairs become a challenge for many older adults who want to remain in their longtime homes, but modifications, such as stairlifts, make it possible for them to remain in their longtime homes. When choosing a stairlift, seek out a reputable company, such as Acorn Stairlifts, whose products can be installed with no damage or adjustment needed to a home’s existing stairs or interior design. The stairlifts are designed for quiet, efficient operation, powered by two small 12-volt batteries under the seat or by regular house current. All models of Acorn Stairlifts include multiple safety features, including sensors on the foot platform that will stop the lift when triggered. The chair and built-in footrest typically fold up when not in use, and the stairlifts include safety belts, lockable swivel seats, and light touch controls for easy operation for those with limited manual dexterity. For more information on stairlift selection and installation, visit www. acornstairlifts.com. -NewsUSA